Winter Enrichment Clubs 2026
Our After-School Enrichment Clubs are where passions ignite and potential soars. They offer a safe, dynamic space for students to build confidence, master new skills, and forge friendships beyond the classroom. It's about nurturing holistic growth, vital life skills, and a truly vibrant community.
Escape the cold and heat up your mind on the chessboard! Our Winter Checkmate Chess Club is your exciting retreat into a world of strategy, excitement, and epic battles of wits. Whether you're a curious beginner learning the rules or a seasoned player ready to conquer, this is the perfect place to sharpen your skills, make new friends, and enjoy the thrill of outsmarting your opponents—all while staying snug indoors!
🧠 What You Will Learn in 8 Weeks:
Our 8-week program is designed for significant skill development, featuring guided instruction, supervised match play, and immediate post-game analysis.
Openings & Development: Learn how to start the game confidently by controlling the center and developing your pieces effectively from the very first move.
Tactical Vision: Sharpen your ability to find quick wins and hidden threats using common tactics like Forks, Pins, and Skewers.
Strategic Planning: Develop long-term thinking skills, understanding the importance of pawn structures and creating effective game plans.
Endgame Techniques: Explore the fundamental principles for successfully converting winning positions and drawing difficult ones.
Focus & Sportsmanship: Improve concentration and problem-solving skills, learning to win with grace and lose with style.
Class Details:
Price: $149
Duration: 8 weeks
Grades: 1st - 8th
When & Where:Tuesdays, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Starts: Jan 13, 2026
Ends: Mar 10, 2026
No Class: Feb 17
Location: At The Academy of 21st Century Learning
Don’t let the winter chill keep you indoors without a challenge! Sign up today for a warm, fun-filled chess adventure and let the games begin! 🚀
Get ready for an exciting 8-week winter adventure blending creativity and language! This hands-on S.T.E.A.M. class is perfect for young learners in Kindergarten to 1st grade who love to explore, build, and sprinkle some Spanish magic into their learning! We use projects to explore basic Spanish vocabulary and phrases naturally.
What Your Child Will Learn:
Ciencia y Arte (Science & Art): Create colorful, simple science experiments and beautiful crafts while learning Spanish color names, actions, and objects.
Ingeniería y Tecnología (Engineering & Tech): Build simple structures and contraptions, introducing spatial concepts and construction vocabulary in Spanish.
Vocabulario Divertido (Fun Vocabulary): Develop confidence in Spanish through songs, games, and instructions related to the S.T.E.A.M. projects.
Habilidades Bilingües (Bilingual Skills): Strengthen problem-solving and social skills in a supportive, immersive, dual-language environment.
Class Details:
Price:$149
Duration:8 weeks
Grades: K - 1st
When & Where:Thursdays, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Starts:Jan 15, 2026
Ends:Mar 12, 2026
Note:No class on Feb 19th
Location: At The Academy of 21st Century Learning
Don't let the new year begin without sparking your child’s creativity and building their Spanish skills! Secure your spot today for this fun, dual-language S.T.E.A.M. adventure! ¡Vamos a crear! 🚀
Do you have a million-dollar idea waiting to happen? Unleash your inner CEO this winter! Our Future Founders Entrepreneurship Club is the ultimate launchpad for students who want to turn their big dreams into real-world business plans. Whether you want to invent a product, start a service, or just learn how money works, this club provides the tools to think like a leader, create like an innovator, and pitch like a pro!
💡 What You Will Learn in 8 Weeks: Our program transforms students from consumers into creators through hands-on activities, "Shark Tank" style challenges, and real-world business simulations.
Ideation & Innovation: Learn how to brainstorm creative solutions to everyday problems and turn a simple thought into a viable business concept.
The Business Blueprint: Understand the building blocks of a company, including naming your business, defining your mission, and identifying your target customers.
Financial Literacy 101: Learn the basics of money management! Learn the difference between revenue and profit, how to price your product, and how to manage a budget.
Marketing & Branding: Discover the secrets of persuasion. Create catchy slogans, design logos, and learn how to market your ideas to the world.
The Perfect Pitch: Build public speaking confidence by learning how to present your ideas clearly and persuasively to an audience.
Class Details:
Price: $149
Duration: 8 weeks
Grades: 3rd - 12th
When & Where: Thursdays, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Starts: Jan 15, 2026
Ends: Mar 12, 2026
No Class: Feb 19
Location: At The Academy of 21st Century Learning
Don’t just play the game—change it! Sign up today to start building your empire and gaining skills that will last a lifetime. The next big idea starts here! 🌟
Winter Hip Hop Groove Crew!
Ready to drop the beat and own the floor? Unleash your inner dancer this winter! Our Hip Hop Groove Crew is the ultimate spot for kids who love music, movement, and showing off their style. Whether you're a total beginner or already got some moves, this class turns up the energy to help you master cool hip hop steps, build rhythm, boost confidence, and freestyle like a pro!
💥 What You Will Learn in 4 Weeks: Our program gets dancers moving from day one with high-energy warm-ups, fun choreography, and plenty of chances to shine with your own flair.
Rhythm & Grooves: Lock into the beat! Learn body isolations, bounces, and basic footwork to feel the music in every move.
Hip Hop Essentials: Master iconic styles like popping, locking, breaking basics, and street vibes—think music video energy!
Confidence & Swagger: Work on attitude, stage presence, and owning your space—perfect for shy kids or big personalities!
Team Vibes & Fun Challenges: Group dances, mini "battles," and creative games to make friends and keep the energy high.
Class Details:
Price: $80
Duration: 4 classes
Grades: Kindergarten - 8th (split into age-appropriate groups if needed—fun for all levels!)
When & Where: Thursdays, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Starts: Feb 12, 2026
Ends: Mar 12, 2026
No Class: Feb 19
Location: At The Academy of 21st Century Learning
Don’t just hear the beat—become it! Sign up today to level up your moves, make new friends, and create memories that pop. The dance floor is calling—your spotlight starts here! 🔥🕶️
Give your child a soft place to land after school where curiosity leads the way! This hands-on, 4-week Mandarin immersion experience is designed for Kindergarteners and 1st graders to explore, build, and discover the world in a second language through pure, joyful play.
What Your Child Will Discover:
科学与艺术 (Science & Art): Magical experiments and crafts that introduce Mandarin colors and action words through hands-on wonder.
工程与技术 (Engineering & Tech): Building and creating with simple tools, turning "How?" into "Aha!" while learning spatial concepts in Mandarin.
趣味词汇 (Fun Vocabulary): Growing bilingual confidence naturally through movement, rhythm, and group games.
双语能力 (Bilingual Skills): Nurturing problem-solving and social connection in a warm, supportive, dual-language setting.
Class Details:
Price: $80
Duration: 4 Weeks
Grades: K – 1st
When & Where: Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Starts: Feb 12, 2026
Ends: Mar 12, 2026
Note:No class on Feb 19th (Mid-winter break)
Location: At The Academy of 21st Century Learning
Secure your child’s spot for a winter full of creativity and new sounds! 我们一起创造吧! (Let’s create together!) 🚀